“…an experience I will never forget, and also one I will cherish and have forever”
The best 7 days scuba diving liveaboard trip in Phuket
We are offering Luxury Dive Packages during the High Season aboard our Big Catamaran SHANGANI (1st November to 30th April)
The route is spectacular taking in the Phi-Phi Islands which has so many good diving spots, and Famous diving spots to the south like Koh Haa, Hin Daeng, Hin Muang.
The above film taken during April 2019 speaks for itself.
This trip however also takes in so many beautiful islands such as Koh Rok Nok, Ko Muk ( Emerald Cave) Koh Ngai (time permitting)
Coral fringed and fantastic for snorkeling with palm fringed beaches.
We have on board 2 sets of Sasuba gear where your tank floats above you for some exciting snorkeling below the surface and we have a compressor on board.
We have a fantastic crew of 5 on this very comfortable and big vessel with 6 cabins , air conditioned of course, a fantastic Chef that will give you gourmet cuisine throughout the whole journey.
So its not only a dive trip, its a whole lot more, its a holiday of a lifetime, its about being pampered for a week and getting some great dives in as well.
We stay away from the crowded areas like the Similan Islands and do this route as not only the diving is excellent, the scenery is spectacular.
Our package is 7 nights and 8 Full days for up to 14 passengers and limited to 8 qualified divers with one Dive master provided by Tiger Marine Charter, This is to comply with the Thai law. If you are not qualified then we can make a plan for an Instructor as an additional option in order to train and supervise you.
Your 7 Day, Yacht, Diving Experience:
Day 1: World Famous Phi Phi Islands
To Phi Phi islands – Spectacular islands with crystal clear waters , We can, if you start early enough get a dive in at Bida Dok and Turtle Rock (2 Dives), and stay the night in the Phi Phi islands.
The two best-known islands in this gorgeous six-island, 42sqkm ensemble are Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh, the latter being uninhabited but a hugely popular day tour destination because of Maya Bay – the location of the 1999 shooting of The Beach and Viking Cave. Phi Phi’s four other smaller islands are Bamboo and Mosquito islands along with Kho Bida Nok and Kho Bida Nai.
Transportation on Phi Phi Don is restricted to bicycles and motorized land transportation only exists at some of the larger resorts to deliver laundry and to haul heavy items.
Please note that Maya Bay is currently closed to the public for an undetermined period of time, and isn’t accessible.
Day 2: Hin Bida and Ko Haa
Phi Phi Islands for 1 Dive at Hin Bida and then sail south to Ko Haa and get in a dive there (2 dives) and night stop in this spectacular anchorage.
Kho Haa
Day 3: Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
Early morning start (you can stay in bed! The crew will move at first light) to Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. This is World Famous and spectacular, rating way above the congested Similan Islands. The movie above was made here on our last trip in April 2019… (2 dives), We cannot night stop here so we will move to Kho Rok Nok, a truly beautiful couple of islands with incredible waters and white sand beaches. Our Dive master as you can see is a professional photographer and can do your underwater photography for an additional fee direct to him.
Day 4: Kho Muang and Kho Daeng
Another early start and watch the sunrise as we set sail to Kho Muang and Kho Daeng again as the diving is so good there we go back there .
An alternative is to go east to Kho Muk (Emerald Cave), Kho Kradan and Kho Ngai, the snorkeling in these beautiful waters is fantastic and the islands themselves are unbelievable. This is the Emerald cave and a “must do“ Google it, It’s really a lifetime experience.
Difficult choice but can wait until you are down there before going over it with the Dive master and the Captain.
If we do Kho Muang and Kho Daeng again we will move up to Kho Haa for the night (2 dives).
If we do Kho Muk, Kradan, and Ngai.
We will stay there for the night.
You can dine ashore at Kho Muk at a very romantic beach restaurant.
If we do the Hin Daeng and Hin Muang we will move up to Kho Haa for the night.
Day 5: World Famous Phi Phi Islands
We will move after 1 dive up to the Phi Phi Island area again.
This time dive at Kled Keow Wreck or Bida Nai or King Cruiser Wreck (1 dive)
Night stop in the area or maybe you want a “ Run Ashore “ at Phi Phi.
Phi Phi Island is Thailand’s island-superstar. It’s been in the movies. It’s the topic of conversation for travelers all over Thailand. For some, it’s the only reason to touchdown in Phuket. Even with all the hype, it doesn’t disappoint. Phi Phi’s beauty is a large chunk of the allure. The islands, when approached by boat, rise from the sea like a fortress. Sheer cliffs tower overhead, then give way to beach-fronted jungle. It’s love at first sight. The second part of the why-we-love-this-place story is attitude: few places on the planet are this laid-back. Of the two islands located near Phuket and Krabi, one is completely free of human inhabitants (Phi Phi Leh), and the other is without roads (Phi Phi Don). There’s no schedule, no hustle-and-bustle, no reason to be in a hurry.
Day 6: Kho Racha Noi
To Kho Racha Noi South tip, This is a spectacular uninhabited island and get in a dive there (1 dive) and night stop here.
Racha Noi is the more isolated of the two islands and is a popular dive-site for more experienced divers, as the depths are generally greater and the currents frequently stronger than at its sister island to the North. You will encounter huge underwater boulders that offer a good chance to see manta rays and whale sharks. The northern tip of the island offers an opportunity for a good multilevel dive along a large pinnacle where spotting larger marine life like Reef Sharks and Stingrays is common. Off the southern point is a nice drift dive along some spectacular scenery as you find yourself on top of a large rock formation surrounded by deep water. On the southwest side there is a wooden ship-wreck that draws a lot of interesting reef fish.
Day 7: Marina Bay South or Manta Bay
A (1 dive) at Marina Bay South or Manta Bay and then move up to Maithon Island for the night.
This beautiful island has many Dolphins to see.
Day 8: Maithon, Kai, and Rang Yai.
Enjoy Maithon and then move up to the Kai islands and then Rang Yai Island before returning to the marina for transfer back to your hotel or airport for your flight.
This has about 13 dives in it but of course its your trip so you can do more, you can do less. You may decide.
The crew will take care of your gear and recharge your tanks with 8 diving sets available for you.
Dive master will show you all the best spots.
Includes:
Transfers to and from your hotel
All your food and believe me the Chef on this boat is beyond fantastic.
We ask you for your preference list.
All Water, Soft Drinks, Tea, Coffee (Filtered Coffee Machine Onboard)
Six Complimentary beers per adult per day.
For your wines I give you the contact of a wine supplier here , you order direct with them , they deliver, and we put it on board for you.
All our toys and there are many from Inflatable Slide, Kayaks, Sub (stand up Paddle board), snorkeling equipment, floating sofa’s, and water bicycle.
Wifi & Bluetooth connectivity is available on SHANGANI
Great Sono,s Music System
Fantastic crew of 5 , Captain , Chef , Hostess, Engineer and Deckhand.
“…an experience I will never forget, and also one I will cherish and have forever”